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    Boy/Girl Who Cried WOLF Syndrome

    NutmeggeRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I have been burned...so I really try to take a deep (REALLY DEEP) breath and act as though I have not seen them once all year. It has saved my bacon more than
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    I'm joining the club!

    NutmeggeRN replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    You will learn so much here, and you will laugh your A$$ off as well!
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    School Nurse Office by the Numbers

    NutmeggeRN replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    As of today: 3266 visits (telephone calls are included in this when I remember) 76 accident reports Case manage 13 504 plans which means getting information out to teaches 3x year New student health...
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    Happy Mother's Day

    NutmeggeRN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Thanks Old Dude!!! Both are challenging and heart warming and heart wrenching, all in a given
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    Medication Organization

    NutmeggeRN replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    Not during a regular fire drill but will for an anticipated extended evac. I do grab my jump bag, but FD stands by with ambulance on all
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    Pseudo Seizures

    NutmeggeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Get Neuro to look at the kid? Please define that? We are alone, often a student census of 500-1000, we may not be here full time. IF we can get the parent to follow up, we do! They may or may not. If...
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    Medication Organization

    NutmeggeRN replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    Flare I have all my epi/glucagon/MDIs in a shoe bag with clear plastic pockets hanging on the wall. There is room for a copy of their EHP, emergency permission form etc. I put a piece of paper in...
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    What is the drug of choice in your area?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    NH Northern New England Heroin/Fentanyl Alcohol
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    How Do You Sign Your Narcotic Book?

    NutmeggeRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do that each time the med is removed, we have been instructed NOT to be doing it at shift change. Date Time # on hand # removed-route # left on hand
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    Inner City Children

    NutmeggeRN replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

    If you are a member of NASN this is program where they can help you obtain eye care and glasses.
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    Disrespectful patient

    NutmeggeRN replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bolding is mine... Judgmental much? Sorry, wrong approach/response. Telling someone their behavior is unacceptable is one thing (I have done that), telling them they need to grow up, not cool. Whether...
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    May the 4th be with you...

    NutmeggeRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Train?????
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    Military Nursing

    NutmeggeRN replied to nishey94's topic in Government, Military

    Don't you just love Newport?! I had my son at NRMC in 1981, great experience! Not sure if that is still open? My husband was stationed at USCGS Castle
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    Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    NutmeggeRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Verb-arrhea Verbal
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    Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    NutmeggeRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Whaaaambulance Vehicle called for the whiner who does NOT need an
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    C'Mon Now!

    NutmeggeRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    HS kid gets hurt in LAX game, Me-How did you make out at the MD? any fractures (ribs) ? He-I broke 2 and fractured 1 Me and athletic trainer look at each other and just scratch our
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NutmeggeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Very lapsed ( and OK with it) Catholic here...Yup they certainly have changed some of the words, as noticed by the people sitting next to me at Christmas last year. Which promptly sent my sister and...
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    School Nurse's Day

    NutmeggeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I was making a tongue in cheek remark about the (lack of) celebration for school nurses and a guidance counselor was all up in my grill about there not being a special day for them
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    School Nurse's Day

    NutmeggeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    So imma celebrate on both the 11th and the 12th!!!!!!!!!!
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    Why do nurses.....

    NutmeggeRN replied to offlabel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy I know a few of
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    How Do You Sign Your Narcotic Book?

    NutmeggeRN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Signing the bubble pack, what a pain in the butt!!! Effective to catch a missed dose maybe? Anyone can pop out the pill(s) and sign that they gave a Tylenol or any other drug and pop it into the trash...
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    School Nurse Salary?

    NutmeggeRN replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Small town in NH 20+ years with my Masters 69K next
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    Confidence

    NutmeggeRN replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Great info in there, but also check your state DOE or Public Health website to find any state specific
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    What is a typical day working in a nursing home?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Life22feb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I usually do eves in LTC Get report, count narcs, review MAR and note and CBGs or treatments, note who needs a TEMP or VS, check bath schedule (they get a full set of VS and a nursing note), check to...
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    How much is a normal raise

    NutmeggeRN replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    LTC just got a 2% +.53 per hour My real job (pays benefits) I got